What is PHACTT

It’s not uncommon for teens to turn to their friends and social media for advice and information. At times, the information shared is not accurate or based on fact. When it comes to adolescent health issues and prevention, teens may be making uninformed decisions that will potentially affect their entire future.

The PHACTT program seeks to maximize the power of peer education by equipping teens with resources, skills and strategies to deliver vital and accurate health information to students in their own schools and community.

How Can I Join? 

Participating in PHACTT is a unique opportunity to promote awareness of teen health issues and to support active steps to address adolescent health concerns within our schools and community.

Students interested in launching a PHACTT campaign will be required to complete a PHACTT mini grant proposal outlining the key issue they intend to target and the message they plan to deliver.  Campaign proposal forms are also available in the Student Activities and Guidance Departments at the high schools.

5 Steps to creating a successful PHACTT CAMPAIGN

Design a creative marketing campaign that reaches your peers and makes a difference. Get the PHACTT’s and share information with a dynamic marketing strategy that is designed by your own team!

1. Identify and Select

• Identify and select adolescent health issue/prevention topic that affects peers. This can be done by formal survey, informal survey, or special interest

2. Complete Mini-Grant Application

• Submit application for approval (5 day approval turnaround)

3. Research Selected Topic

• Identify local experts
• Identify local resources
• Identify national resources

4. Complete Campaign Requirements

• Flyer/Brochure to distribute
• Poster for display
• Develop a 2-3 minute PSA
• Create a slogan for printed campaign material and swag/merchandise
• Design swap to giveaway at events and at school

5. Roll Out Campaign

• To peers
• Another school or community agency
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